Sushi A Delimma

Did you know that the second ingredient listed in soy sauce is wheat? As a management consultant in the New York Metro Area, sushi was a staple cuisine that was consumed at least once a week. So imagine my surprise when I heard this news about sushi's perfect condiment complement.

I first attempted the tuna roll sans soy sauce but found that it simply would not do. (By the way, imitation crab is made of wheat - watch out!) After consulting my Japanese boss, I realized that the only sushi acceptable to eat without the wheat-laden soy sauce was a spicy tuna roll. So in consultant fashion, I set out for a work-around.

The solution? Pure soy sauce, also known as Tamari. It's soy sauce without the wheat. The taste is mildly different but it's better than a tuna roll sticking to the top of your mouth. The product is a little hard to find, but most high-end grocery stores sell it. (I know that San-J produces this; I am unaware of other manufacturers).

May your sushi never be uncondimented...